Fava Health
Company Overview
Fava Health is dedicated to making genomics part of everyday care by combining genomics, digital health, and design to build solutions that integrate genomic insights into existing clinical systems and workflows.
They focus on turning genomic data insights into actionable clinical decisions to unlock real-world value, empowering healthcare professionals and patients with access to precision medicine.
Expertise and Services
The company specializes in genomics, digital health, and design, offering digital solutions that support clinical decision-making and population-level impact.
They serve healthcare systems by implementing genomics to improve care outcomes and reduce long-term costs, life sciences by accelerating translation of genomic technologies into commercial products, and individuals by providing easy at-home genetic testing for safer and more effective medication use.
Leadership Team
Fava Health's founding team includes:
- Bill Newman, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer - A consultant clinical geneticist with extensive leadership in genomics and commitment to precision medicine adoption.
- Videha Sharma, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer - A doctor and innovator in digital health and precision medicine with expertise in health informatics and clinical entrepreneurship.
- John McDermott, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer - A geneticist specializing in pharmacogenetics and patient-centered design solutions.
- Eliska Collier, MA (Cantab), Chief Strategy Officer - Brand strategist and designer with a corporate legal background, leading business and marketing strategy.